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Johannesburg and Pretoria offer considerable property value for family buyers

29 Apr 2024

There are a number of suburbs in the Johannesburg and Pretoria areas which offer excellent value for family buyers. Good sized family homes, and access to good schools and amenities are usually a priority for family buyers

Market & Opinion

What to do when your home has been on the market for a while

02 May 2024

Selling a home can be a stressful and challenging process, especially when your property has been on the market for an extended period. However, there are several strategies you can employ to increase your chances of selling your home.

Market & Opinion

Savvy home buyers can capitalise on the current interest rate cycle

18 Apr 2024

Buying the right kind of residential property in the right location and at the right time in an interest rate cycle, are key ingredients for extremely sound investment potential.

Market & Opinion

Rental growth surges in Q2 2024

03 Sep 2024

Rental growth in South Africa surged in Q2 2024, reaching its highest post-pandemic levels. The PayProp Rental Index shows year-on-year growth peaked at 5.2% in June, outpacing inflation for the first time in five years. While tenants face rising debt burdens, landlords and rental agents are seeing real-terms returns improve, signaling a potential recovery for the sector. Provinces like the Western Cape are leading the way, with rental growth hitting 11.7% – the fastest since 2017.